Vernon, NY – Emma Town Bud (Pierre Bovay) captured the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Oct. 16).
Emma Town Bud ($3.12) went straight to the front, splashing through the mud to clear the field and command the rail by a length and a quarter. They cleared the first quarter in a brisk :28.3 seconds. Kingpin Hanover (Jacob Cutting) came first-up heading down the backstretch and battled for the lead. Emma Town Bud was first to the half in :57.0. He cruised to three quarters in 1:25.1.
As they reached the stretch, second place finisher Father Mike (Truman Gale) went all out after the lead, but Emma Town Bud was too strong and won easily in 1:55.1. City Of Hope (Leon Bailey) finished third.
Emma Town Bud is a 9-year-old Gelding by Big Stick Lindy. He is owned by Nicole Bovay Gurtner and trained by Pierre Bovay. It was his fourth win this season and his 36th career victory.
Leading driver Leon Bailey padded his lead with five wins on the card. He finished first with Girlonthebillboard, U Are My Shadow, Truly, Zapaca, and Fashion Contender. Jacquavyian Carter had a driving double. Gary Gibson, Joe Swowyra, and Dale Lawton had training doubles.
Vernon Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (October 17) with a post time of 5:05 p.m. For more information go to www.vernondowns.com.